Why COPD Awareness MattersNovember is COPD Awareness Month. It is a time that many of us will collectively bring more awareness about this disease to...reactionscomments
Halloween Costumes with COPDI hope you will take this in the fun that it is intended. I was just thinking about my mom and her...reactionscomments
Expert Answers: COPD and Himalayan Salt Lamps?Sometimes, here at COPD.net, a community member will ask a question that could benefit from an expert's point of view. We've heard...reactions13comments
I Came Out of the COPD ClosetMy daughter got married a couple of weeks ago. It was a blustery outdoor wedding, but so pretty! Then there was an...reactions1comment
Seasons of LifeOver the last few weeks, we have been focusing on getting prepared to homeschool our son for Kindergarten. We have been homeschooling...reactions3comments
Other Tests with COPD Part I: Sleep ApneaThere are several diagnostic tests to diagnose COPD. There are also a few tests to diagnose other medical problems concurrent with COPD...reactions5comments
You Are Unique in Your Own DiseaseCOPD is such a complex and individualized disease. It can change by the day and vary significantly between people. Sometimes it's nice...reactionscomments
Expert Answers: Eye Problems and COPDQuite often, here at COPD.net, community members ask questions coming from their personal experience with COPD. It can be helpful to have...reactions6comments
COPD: Letter to My SonWhen I first started getting sick you were just nine. You were in Cub Scouts and I was one of the den...reactions4comments
Steroids, Bruising, and BonesThere is a saying, 'The older we get the more pill we take.' I am sure this applies even more for us...reactions17comments
You, Health Information, & the InternetThe internet and social media are amazing resources for people seeking health information, especially for people living with chronic conditions. While many...reactionscomments
Documents Every COPDer Should Have - Part 2This is part 2 of "Documents Every COPDer Should Have. For part 1, click here. I have been asked several times what...reactionscomments
It's a Shame - Part V: Ideals and Stereotypes“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive.” --Brene Brown So I am...reactions2comments
It's All In The LightingMy "day job" is in the television industry. I have worked behind the scenes for twenty (plus) years in either the production...reactionscomments
It's a Shame - Part IV: Guilt and Judgment“I felt ashamed.""But of what? Psyche, they hadn't stripped you naked or anything?""No, no, Maia. Ashamed of looking like a mortal --...reactionscomments
What a Difference a Year MakesLooking back I realize That I could bake, cook and clean I could visit, shop and enjoy more than I can now...reactionscomments
It's a Shame - Part 3: What It Means to Be Strong“Empathy’s the antidote to shame. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too.” —Brene Brown Before writing this article, I...reactionscomments
When Caregivers Don't AgreeIt's safe to say that not all caregivers agree on how to take care of their loved ones. This can pose a few...reactions5comments
Documents Every COPDer Should Have - Part 1Editor's note: this is part 1 of a two-part series. Be sure to check out part 2 as well! I have been...reactionscomments
It's a Shame - Part 2: Feeling Defeated“The absence of self-love is shame. Guilt is feeling bad about one's actions, but shame is feeling bad about one's self –...reactions8comments
